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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.15, 18,041.60 and 3,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.15, 18,041.60 and 3,264.75 is: 4,896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.15 : 18,041.60 = 3,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.15/18,041.60 = 3,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.15x = 18,041.60 × 3,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.15x = 58,901,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,901,313.60/12,029.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.55

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